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With so many NYC museums to choose from, it’s hard to begin. The good news is, you’re in the right p...
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With so many NYC museums to choose from, it’s hard to begin. The good news is, you’re in the right place. Below is a highly selective list of museums in New York City.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Occupying two million square feet, with a permanent collection of over two million works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (founded in 1870) is one the largest galleries in the world. This famous fine arts museum in NYC possesses works from classical antiquity (古物), ancient Egypt, Asia, Byzantium, and Europe, with nearly all of the European masters represented.
American Museum of Natural History
Originally founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex consists of 28 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls. As a popular family-friendly NYC attraction, the American Museum of Natural History is as fun as it is educational.
Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum
One of the mid-twentieth century’s most important architectural landmarks, the iconic Solomon R.Museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright spent 15 years designing the building and gave up 700 sketches and six sets of working drawings in the process. He died six months before the doors were opened.
New York City Fire Museum
The New York City Fire Museum (set up in 1934) is a charming alternative to the more expensive museums of New York. Here you will find art and artifacts that celebrate the history of firefighting and the New York City Fire Department, including modern-day firefighting equipment and real New York fire equipment from 1790.
1.What do you know about the American Museum of Natural History?
A.It consists of 28 exhibition halls. B.It lies in the middle of Central Park.
C.It is fit for parents and their kids. D.It is the largest museum in the world.
2.Which is the youngest museum?
A.The New York City Fire Museum
B.The Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum
C.The Metropolitan Museum of Art
D.The American Museum of Natural History
3.What is one feature of the New York City Fire Museum?
A.It charges no fees B.It is the most famous museum
C.It exhibits only modern equipment D.It is a themed museum
4.Where can you probably find this passage?
A.In a guidebook B.In a history book
C.In an art review D.In an official report
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